Posted on May 24, 2024

9 Everyday Things Originally Invented for the Military

Lt Col Charlie Brown

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Microwaves, freeze-dried fruit, and other items with military origins.

9 Everyday Things Originally Invented for the Military

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Posted 7 mo ago

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MSgt Dale Johnson

Posted 7 mo ago

Needs of the military have been a driving inventive force from very early history. Just that not every military invention has been adopted by other portions of society. Trebuchets for example just never caught on as a thrill ride.

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LTC Marc King

Posted 7 mo ago

I have a few of my own fav’s though not adapted by civilians:

Chain Gun
A-10 Ground Support Aircraft
M1 MBT
JDAMS
Just to name a few…

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9 Everyday Things Originally Invented for the Military

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